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Shows & fairs, 1907

3,063 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 154

The Numba School at Berry Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 February 1907 · page 5

Mr.J.D. Lord, Public school, Numba, writes:—in answer to "Ex-Teacher" and "Bona Fides," allow me to say, I cousider the honour of addressing the pupils was…

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Stage, Song, and Show "A Modern Judas" at the Criterion Revival of " Leah Kleschna" Her Majesty's

The Australian Star · Monday 18 February 1907 · page 2

Mr. Gaston Mervale's finished performance in the part of Paul Sylvaine, was the finest feature of the "Leah Kleschna" revival on Saturday night. Sydney players had already…

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Law Report. Saturday, February 16. Commonwealth Arbitration Court. the Excise Tariff Act. Declaration As to Fair and Reasonable Remuneration. First Application Under the Act

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 February 1907 · page 5

On Saturday an application was made to Mr. Justice O'Connor, President of the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Court, under subsection "d" of the Excise Tariff Act…

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Tamworth Show

Evening News · Tuesday 19 February 1907 · page 3

TAMWORTH Tuesday.—The first show held on the new ground was opened to-day. The weather was fine and somewhat cooler than of late Large numbers of visitors are in town…

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The Bourke Show

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 19 February 1907 · page 8

They are going to have a great show at Bonrke this year, on the 22nd and 23rd of May. When it is well with Bonrke it is well with the west,…

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The Wyong Show

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1907 · page 5

The Wyong Agricultural Association holds its second annual show on March 1 and 2. The district has made a lot of progress in the past couple of years, and an enthusiastic little…

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Cycling Carnival. Horder Wins the Clarke Sprint. the Price Scratch Annexed by Henry. Daniels Secures the Motor Race

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1907 · page 10

The New South Wales Cyclists' Association held the third of a series of Monday night carnivals at the Sydney Sports Ground last evening. The weather provied fine, and…

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Officials and Prizewinners at Nowra Show. an Excellent Exhibition

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 20

Although the South Coast has been singularly unhappy in its seasons of late, it is marvellous how little these adverse conditions have affected the virous shows. Instead of taking the…

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Aquatic Carnival

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 2

The fourth annual grand fancy dress carnival promoted by the Middle Harbour Aquatic Carnival Club will be hold at the Spit, Middle Harbour, on Saturday afternoon…

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"Advance, Australia Fair."

Evening News · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 6

"Australian" writes:—I noticed by advertisement a few days ago that a concert is being organised on behalf of the author of "Advance, Australia Fair," one of our favorite patriotic…

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Bush's Sculling Carnival

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 505

On Wednesday the heats for the Rush handicaps were rowed on the Parramatta river, and although the racing was good, the attendance was miserably small. The all-comers' handicap was rowed in three heats…

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South-western Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 11

Mr. W. Jones, who had charge of the arrangements for the south-western district carnival to be held at Drummoyne on the 6th March, has had to resign active work in connection with the affair owing to ill-health. Mr. D…

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Moruya Show

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 37

The 34th annual show of the Moruya Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held on February 13 and 14. The weather on the opening day was adverse to a large gathering, but the second…

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Guyra Show

Evening News · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 4
Also in The Daily Telegraph

NORTH GUYRA, Wednesday.—Beautiful weather prevailed for the opening day of the 3rd annual show of the Guyra P. and A. Society. The attendance was greatly in excess of…

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The Nowra Show

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 470

SHOALHAVEN is the last show of the South Coast railway towns. There are three others yet to complete the series, but involve a coach journey—Kangaroo…

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Maitland Annual Show

Referee · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 3

£1000 in prize-money will be given away at the annual Show of the Hunter River A. and H. Association, which takes place at West Maitland on April 10, 11, 12, and 13. Entries close for…

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Parramatta Swimming Club. Second Carnival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 4

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Jack Johnson Easily. Felix Makes No Show. Two Punches, and Then the End

Referee · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 7

A very largo crowd—a packed house, in fact—of people were badly disappointed at the poor opposition Peter Felix offered to plainly tolerant Jack Johnson at the Gaiety…

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Swimming Notes the Australasian Championships. a Dearth of Good Distance Swimmers. Country Week Carnival—all the News of the Week

Referee · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 4

The Australasian Championships, concluded at Christchurch last Saturday week. Introduced Queensland in a new light, and rammed it home to us that we…

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